Career Contessa podcast

Career Contessa

Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter

Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter

 

#370

3 in 30: Ask Marnie Anything

In this solo 3 in 30 episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik answers listener questions acros... more

09 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:19

09 Dec 2025


#369

Think Fast, Talk Smart: How to Communicate Confidently on the Spot

This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring communica... more

02 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:18

02 Dec 2025


#368

Growth Mindset at Work: Overcome Fixed Thinking and Unlock Career Success

We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes to close out the year. Career coach Kristin... more

25 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:54

25 Nov 2025


#367

3 in 30: How to Prep for PTO and Actually Enjoy Your Vacation

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik are in full holiday prep mode—tack... more

18 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:21

18 Nov 2025


#366

3 Mental Strategies for Overcoming Fear (That Actually Work)

Fear shows up in every career — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, going for a stretch... more

11 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:58

11 Nov 2025


#365

Personal Branding for Introverts

Think personal branding is only for extroverts? Think again. In this episode, Lauren sits ... more

04 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:54

04 Nov 2025


#364

How to Fight Brain Rot: Why Adults Need Play to Thrive at Work

Play isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for creativity and resilience at work. In th... more

28 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:36

28 Oct 2025


#363

Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out

Your time isn’t your most valuable resource—it’s your attention. In this episode, Dr. Zela... more

21 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:08

21 Oct 2025


#362

3 in 30: How to Set Boundaries at Work

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik tackle one of the most common stru... more

14 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:37

14 Oct 2025


#361

How to Reject Competition to Unlock Success

We’ve been told our whole lives that competition makes us better, sharper, and more succes... more

07 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:57

07 Oct 2025


#360

How to Deal with Bad Boss Behavior: Career-Saving Advice from Mita Mallick

Ever worked for a bad boss? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In this episode, wo... more

30 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:00

30 Sep 2025


#359

Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact: Communication Habits That Build Influence

Why do some people seem to instantly earn trust and command a room—without being pushy or ... more

23 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:24

23 Sep 2025


#358

6 Leadership Blindspots + How to Avoid Them

Executive coach and author Martin Dubin joins us to unpack the 6 most common leadership bl... more

16 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:45

16 Sep 2025


#357

3 in 30: How to Tell Your Career Story

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik dive into the art of telling your ... more

09 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:01

09 Sep 2025


#356

What’s Really Holding You Back at Work? (It’s Not What You Think)

Ever feel stuck at work but can’t quite put your finger on why? In this episode, executive... more

02 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:32

02 Sep 2025


#355

Say What You Mean: How to Become a More Assertive Communicator

Struggle with saying “no” at work? You’re not alone. In this episode, career coach and tal... more

26 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:24

26 Aug 2025


#354

3 in 30 : How to Stay Motivated In a Career “Waiting” Season

Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik close out their 3-part summer series on Career Clar... more

19 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:23

19 Aug 2025


#353

Human-Design at Work: Your Guide to Finding More Career Clarity

Have you ever made a big work decision—only to second-guess it immediately? Or felt like y... more

12 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:37

12 Aug 2025


#352

How to Get Noticed at Work (Without Becoming Someone You’re Not)

Feel like you’re doing everything right but still not getting the recognition you deserve?... more

05 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:23

05 Aug 2025


#351

Trusted, Visible, Respected: How to Build Your Professional Reputation

Author Brad Englert shares how to build lasting influence through trust, visibility, and r... more

29 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:52

29 Jul 2025


#350

3 in 30: How to Turn Career Clarity Into Action

So you finally have a sense of your next career move—now what? In this 3 in 30 episode, La... more

22 Jul 2025

37 MINS

37:20

22 Jul 2025


#349

Owning Your Reputation Narrative: Crafting a Public Presence That Matches Your Private Impact

What’s your reputation when you’re not in the room? Career and leadership expert Kimberly ... more

15 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:05

15 Jul 2025


#348

When You're Told You're Not Strategic Enough at Work— Here's What To Do

Dr. Luis Velasquez joins us to unpack one of the most common (and frustrating) pieces of w... more

08 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:11

08 Jul 2025


#347

How to Avoid Non-Promotable Work—According to a Former Google Exec

If you’re doing all the “right” things at work but still not getting promoted, this episod... more

01 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:24

01 Jul 2025


#346

The Antidote to Feeling Hopeless at Work

Ever feel like work has lost its spark—or wonder if your 9–5 has any meaning at all? You’r... more

24 Jun 2025

30 MINS

30:11

24 Jun 2025


#345

3 in 30 : How to Figure Out Your Next Career Move

In this 3 in 30 episode, Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin and Career Coach Marnie ... more

17 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:09

17 Jun 2025


#344

The Skill Every Boss Wants You to Have

Leadership expert Suzy Welch shares why execution — not ideas or charisma — is the real ke... more

10 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:52

10 Jun 2025


#343

The Future-Proof Skill: 4 Ways to Practice Self-Leadership Today

In a world where AI is transforming the workplace faster than ever, self-leadership has be... more

03 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:42

03 Jun 2025


#342

4 Strategies to Live Above "The Resentment Line" at Work

Feeling overworked and undervalued? You might be operating below the resentment line—but y... more

27 May 2025

31 MINS

31:06

27 May 2025


#341

The 10-Second Trick to Better Conversations, According to a Harvard Professor

Struggling with small talk? Dreading awkward silences? According to Harvard professor and ... more

20 May 2025

35 MINS

35:03

20 May 2025